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National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting, says he is targeting a further reduction in all crimes for 2013. Jamaica recorded a seven per cent reduction in murders, shootings and other serious crimes in 2012, to register the lowest number of offences the country has seen since 2004. Speaking at a press briefing at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on January...

National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting, has announced that the South Camp Road Correctional Centre will be renovated to accommodate all inmates currently residing at Fort Augusta. Speaking at a press briefing at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on Wednesday (January 16), Mr. Bunting said that this will include both juvenile and adult inmates. He, however, noted that there will...

The Senate on Thursday, March 21, passed a Bill to prosecute persons involved in the illegal lottery scam. Some 14 amendments have been made and it will be sent back to the House for approval. The Bill Law Reform (Fraudulent Transactions) (Special Provisions) Act addresses, among other things: obtaining any property or inducing any person to confer any benefit on...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, has announced that the government is working to reconcile the databases of the Tax Administration of Jamaica (TAJ) and the island’s courts, to add all traffic tickets that have been paid on both systems. Speaking at a press briefing at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston on Wednesday (January 16), Mr. Bunting said...

National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting, said that the security forces will need approximately 500 vehicles per year, over the next six years, to operate effectively. He said the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) will need some 400 vehicles, and the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), 100 units per year, over the period. The National Security Minister was a addressing the weekly...

National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting, said that the security forces will need approximately 500 vehicles per year, over the next six years, to operate effectively. He said the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) will need some 400 vehicles, and the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), 100 units per year, over the period. The National Security Minister was a addressing the weekly...

The St. James Police says it will be targeting eight criminal gangs this year as it continues to build on gains in reducing crime in the parish. The gangs are Alliance, Junglist, Rocky View, Rebel Men, Green Tank, Bronx, Matches Lane and Cassava Piece. Speaking at the monthly meeting of the St. James Parish Council in Montego Bay on Thursday,...

The Westmoreland Parish Council has set up a Safety and Security Committee, with the primary objective of facilitating partnerships, collaborations and consultations to improve the safety and security of the citizens of the parish. Speaking with JIS News at the first parish council meeting for the new year, held on Thursday (January 10), Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar and Chairman of the...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, is commending the police force for achieving a significant reduction in all categories of crimes in 2012, including murders. He said 1,087 murders were recorded last year, and while the numbers are still “unacceptably high,” they were the lowest in nine years. In an open letter to Police Commissioner, Owen Ellington on Tuesday...

The police is assuring Jamaicans that it continues to maintain a strong presence to enforce law and order during the festive period. Speaking with JIS News on Friday (December 28), Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) in charge of operations, Glenmore Hinds, said there has been an increase in the number of law officers on the streets, in shopping areas and...

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is urging citizens to be extra vigilant as they go about their various activities during the festive season. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) at the Community Safety and Security Branch, Stephanie Lindsay, said that there is usually an increase in robberies, assaults, road crashes, fraudulent activities and house breakings during this period and so it...

Scores of Corporate Area residents, particularly students, were sensitized about the scourge of human trafficking when the National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons kicked off its renewed public education programme on December 7, at the Half-Way-Tree Transport Centre in St. Andrew. Under the chairmanship of the Ministries of National Security and Justice, the task force has embarked on the...